EC to hold consultations with Chief Secretaries, DGP of all states, UTs

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): The Election Commission of India, as part of its exercise for preparation for the general election 2009, will hold a series of reviews and consultation processes during first week of February. On February 3, the Commission will hold a discussion with all recognised seven National and forty State parties on various issues. On February 4, the Commission will hold a day-long review meeting with the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all the States and Union Territories. In this CEO’’s meeting, issues connected with electoral roll revision with reference to January 1, the status of photo electoral roll, EPIC distribution will be reviewed. Besides, an advance preparatory measure for general election will also be discussed. On February 5 and 6, the Commission will hold a discussion with Chief Secretaries and DGPs of all the States and Union Territories in different sessions. (ANI)